The study implemented the i-Tree Eco model in a Southern Caucasus city to model the main ecosystem services provided by urban forests. Trees in two parks in Tbilisi have been measured and a model simulation was performed for the year 2018. The analysis highlights the key role of urban forest in imp…

This article is a systematic review of the environment within which CHWs work and the importance of the relationship due to the CHWs positioning and unique contribution in the community health service triad (community, health services and the CHWs). Case studies cover various developing countries a…

The study explored the modifying effects of temperature on the association between NO2, SO2, PM2.5 and respiratory disease (RD) hospital admission over a five- year period in Secunda, South Africa. Keywords: Particulate Matter, SO2, apparent temperature, respiratory disease, South-Africa, hospital …

The article revisits existing paradigms in microbiological control thinking in the built environment and introduces an emerging model for fostering indoor microbiology, rather than fearing it. Keywords: Biomonitoring, Dermal exposure, Disease, Environmental monitoring, Epidemiology, Personal exposu…

A look into some origins and consumer use of plastic and its potential to change the dynamics of matter and environments, which consequentially impacts the natural characteristics of living and non-living components. Keywords: Pollution, plastic, micro plastics, Macro plastics Nanno plastics, Lint,…

The study was conducted during a four-month sampling campaign to evaluate how ambient PM2.5 varies in space and time inside a solid fuel burning community. It also explored the socio-economic driver known to influence particulate matter concentrations in low-income settlements. Keywords: Low-income…

The study presented passive sampling results for NO2, SO2 and ozone at 10 monitoring sites in the Northwest Province that was done due to lack of air quality monitoring in these areas. Keywords: Passive sampling, Northwest Province, Air pollution, spatial patterns, gaseous pollutants

This study reflects on factors that influence food safety knowledge (FSK) and food safety attitudes (FSA) and food handling practices of food service employees in hospitals in the Capricorn District Municipality in Polokwane. Keywords: Food safety knowledge (FSK), Attitude, Handling practices, Food…

Ebola is a highly contagious viral disease that is spread in various ways.





Keywords: Ebola

This study describes reported barriers and coping mechanisms to accessing healthcare among chronic care patients during the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown in Rwanda. Keywords: COVID-19 lockdown, Chronic care, Chronic diseases, Barriers and coping mechanisms to accessing healthcare, Rwanda.